By Kim McDarison Jefferson County Administrator Ben Wehmeier Thursday delivered an hour-long “State of the County” address to an audience of some 95 people who arrived both in person at the UW-Extension building, 864 Collins Rd., Jefferson, and through an online meeting platform. In advance of the presentation ThriveED Executive...
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Evers, WEDC say Wisconsin ‘saw record planned capital investments last year,’ including companies in Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Milton
The office of Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced in a release to the media that Wisconsin saw record planned capital investments last year as businesses located and expanded throughout the state. Businesses partnering with the Evers...
Paid advertisement: Fireside Theatre to present ‘Matilda’
The Fireside Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, will be presenting “Matilda,” between July 18 and Sept. 1.Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA The Musical is a captivating masterpiece packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. MATILDA tells the story of an...
Maze to follow Milbrath as Jefferson County sheriff
By Kim McDarison Travis Maze, who is listed on the Jefferson County website as a patrol captain with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers to the position of Jefferson County sheriff. The governor’s office announced in April that it was seeking applicants to fill...
U.S. DOT and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announce plans to improve hazmat public safety
Editor’s note: The following information has been received by the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office and released by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs. Full disclosure: FAO/WhitewaterWise editor Kim McDarison is a member of and media liaison for the Local Emergency Planning Committee in Jefferson County. A...